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OC Nurse Paul Alden Miller Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 3 Patients

SANTA ANA (CBSLA) — An Orange County registered nurse was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of sexual elder abuse and sexual battery, authorities said.

Paul Alden Miller
Paul Alden Miller, 56, of San Clemente was taken into custody Wednesday at about 10:30 a.m. by members of the Orange County Sheriff's Department Special Victims Detail. (Source: OCSD)

Paul Alden Miller, 56, of San Clemente was taken into custody at about 10:30 a.m. by members of the Orange County Sheriff's Department Special Victims Detail.

Miller, who has been a registered nurse for approximately six years, is accused of sexually assaulting a 22-year-old woman in the emergency room at Providence Mission Hospital in March of 2021, a 68-year-old woman at the same location in April 2021 and a 56-year-old woman at Providence Hospital in June 2021.

Miller was employed at Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo when the sexual assaults occurred, authorities said. He was previously employed at El Centro Regional Medical Center from January 2016 to January 2017, and Sharp Hospital — Chula Vista from December 2014 to May 2015.

Miller remained in custody at the Orange County Jail Wednesday night. His bail has been set at $100,000.

Investigators said they believe there may be additional victims. Anyone with information was asked to contact OCSD at 714-647-7419, or submit an anonymous tip to OC Crime Stoppers at 855-847-6227 or online at OCCrimeStoppers.org.

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